It could seem as if life is pulling you in differing directions today. Your sense of what your life should be like and what it really is may leave you feeling confused and scattered. Perhaps today you might want to focus on what you truly want out of life. You can take a few minutes out of your day to slow down and breathe. Once you have entered into a state of calm, you could try free-writing your thoughts for 10 minutes. When you free-write, simply write your ideas down without editing, censoring, or stopping. This will give you a way to get your scattered thoughts down on paper. You can then look over your writing and see if a pattern emerges. You may find that this could be an effective way to access your deeper wisdom about your life’s direction.

Allowing our thoughts to flow freely is a powerful tool for finding our bearing in life. Staunching the flow of our thoughts when we feel distracted actually inhibits our ability to concentrate. We become so focused on our feelings about the stream of ideas rather than our thoughts themselves. By tapping into our subconscious through free-writing, however, we can more easily get a picture of our lives. Letting our thoughts flow freely means that we learn what we really want—free from judgment or criticism—which gives us a greater sense of purpose. Giving yourself permission to understand what you truly want from life today will lessen your confusion and help you find the direction you need.

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